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Kosh Solutions: 2025 El Paso Mid-Year Tech Report
Discover how El Paso’s tech industry is booming in 2025—explore trends in cybersecurity, AI adoption, IT strategy, and what local businesses are doing to stay ahead.

Brandon Alsup
2 days ago5 min read


How I Built a Risk Calculator in 3 Minutes with AI
Learn how a business leader used AI to build a fully functional IT downtime risk calculator in under 3 minutes — no coding required. Explore the rise of vibe coding, real-world cybersecurity data, and what it means for the future of work.

Brandon Alsup
Jun 263 min read


Top 3 Tech Missteps That Cost Organizations Big Time
Discover the top 3 IT missteps small organizations make—and how to fix them. A practical guide for improving security, stability, and budgeting.

Brandon Alsup
Jun 252 min read


“Wait... Is My Toaster AI Now?” Kosh Making Sense of Automation vs AI, and the Hype for SMBs
Maybe an AI powered toaster is not the worst thing in the world! Last month, I noticed something odd: my calendar was rearranging...

Brandon Alsup
Jun 223 min read


What Smart IT Looks Like in Durango: Real Support, Real Results
Discover how Kosh Solutions delivers proactive, tailored managed IT services for businesses in Durango—real support, strategy, and results.

Brandon Alsup
Jun 193 min read


Orchestrating IT Excellence: A Musical Approach to Business Technology
IN MUSIC, rhythm is more than just timing. It's structure, discipline, and coordination. It's the silent force that aligns dozens of...

Brandon Alsup
Jun 136 min read


Cybersecurity for the Border: Navigating Challenges in El Paso
Explore the unique cybersecurity risks facing El Paso businesses near the U.S.–Mexico border. Learn how cross-border data flows, Spanish-language phishing, and binational compliance impact logistics and manufacturing companies—and what to do about it.

Brandon Alsup
Jun 26 min read


I Read McKinsey on Innovation—Here’s the 4-Step Pattern I See in SMBs
Most innovation in small and midsized businesses isn’t flashy—it’s practical. This article explores how companies with 25–250 employees evolve their products and services, and the quiet but critical role IT infrastructure plays in making that innovation real. Based on insights from McKinsey’s innovation framework, adapted for the SMB world.

Brandon Alsup
May 134 min read


CEO Energy at the Helpdesk
Discover how frontline IT staff and service coordinators embody the same leadership traits as top CEOs—clarity, calm under pressure, and strategic action—in this insight from Kosh’s Head of Marketing.

Brandon Alsup
May 64 min read


How Kosh Solutions Helps New Mexico Organizations Navigate the New Risks of AI Cybercrime
Cyber threats are evolving fast with AI. Discover how Kosh Solutions helps organizations in New Mexico build smarter, stronger cybersecurity defenses without starting over.

Brandon Alsup
Apr 273 min read


Kosh Solutions’ Guide to Municipal IT Costs in New Mexico
Discover what IT services actually cost for New Mexico cities and counties. Kosh Solutions breaks down real per-citizen pricing,

Brandon Alsup
Apr 104 min read


Tech as Compound Efficiency: Why IT Is About Direction, Not Drama
Discover why consistent, incremental tech improvements are more powerful than flashy fixes—and how regular audits keep your business moving

Brandon Alsup
Mar 262 min read


2025 HIPAA Security Rule Update: What Businesses Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has proposed major updates to the HIPAA Security Rule to strengthen cybersecurity...

Brandon Alsup
Feb 272 min read


The 80/50 Rule: How to Get 80% (or more) of IT’s Value at 50% of the Cost
Smart leaders know where to cut costs and where to invest. The 80/50 Rule: Get 80% (or more) of the value for 50% of the cost.

Brandon Alsup
Feb 44 min read


The 2025 Cybersecurity Checklist for Multi-Location Supply Chains
Protect your supply chain in 2025 with this comprehensive cybersecurity checklist for multi-location SMBs. Actionable, practical, and timely

Brandon Alsup
Jan 35 min read


It’s Not Too Late to Go Digital: Upgrade with IT and Records Management
Even if you’re starting from scratch, with the right approach and a bit of teamwork, you can build a modernized system.

Brandon Alsup
Nov 5, 20245 min read


The Alphabet Soup of Cybersecurity: EDR, MDR, SIEM, and More
EDR, MDR, SIEM, and SOC might sound intimidating, but they’re all part of a technical ecosystem that helps keep your org safe.

Brandon Alsup
Oct 24, 20245 min read


Pinpointing the Causes and Preventing Network Downtime in Warehouse and Logistics Operations
common causes of network downtime, how to prevent it, the costs associated with downtime, and how different technology architectures impact

Brandon Alsup
Sep 3, 20246 min read


The Importance of Upgrading Out-of-Warranty Hardware: Servers, Firewalls, and More
Companies with hardware under warranties see long- and short-term improvements in security, efficiency, and reliability across their organiz

Brandon Alsup
Jul 30, 20245 min read


IT Security in Farmington: Challenges for Local Governments
Before the advent of cybercrime, a bad actor would have had to physically travel to a city to cause harm. Today, that's not the case!

Brandon Alsup
Jul 23, 20246 min read
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